Descripción de Catching Wind:

Join hostess Gabrielle Reece as she meets Nord Embroden for some land sailing in the Southern California desert. The sport uses wind, sails, and wheels to glide over desert sands up to and exceeding 60 miles an hour. Also in this episode is Patrick de Gayardon, the revolutionary mind behind sky skiing, sky surfing, and base jumping. Watch as he, Patrick Passe, and Wendy Smith brave the heights above Tahiti. Finally, the show introduces the LaRoche family from Quebec, Canada who are experts at freestyle skiing. This athletic family includes Olympic gold medalist Phillip and Alain, a three time world champion. They talk about the lure of pristine snow and the dangers inherent in some of their stunts. This video includes footage of extreme sports and interviews with the experts who live with their passions day in, day out. Follow The Extremists as they travel the world, searching for the rush of adrenaline that comes from mastering the natural world. From white water rafting to mountain climbing and hang gliding, each new adventure brings a better understanding of human limitations, or the lack thereof.